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Bennett withdraws from Wales squad

Bennett withdraws from Wales squad

Wales Coach Warren Gatland has been forced to make a last minute change to his Triple Crown chasing side for the clash with Ireland at Croke Park this afternoon.

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Ospreys hooker Huw Bennett developed flu like symptoms shortly after his arrival in Dublin on Thursday and has been withdrawn from the starting line-up.

Replacement hooker Matthew Rees moves into the side to join Gethin Jenkins and Adam Jones in the front row and Cardiff Blues hooker Gareth Williams joins the replacements.

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